Thursday, February 2, 2012

Gregory Kondos & Shimo at Blue Line Gallery

You won't want to miss an amazing exhibit in Roseville right now by two acclaimed painters, Gregory Kondos and Shimo.

Gregory Kondos is one of California’s most prominent artists and is one of the most respected landscape painters in the United States. His landscapes are known nation-wide of Yosemite, the Sacramento River Delta, the coast line with its beaches and rocks, the Southwest, Aix en Provence, France, andthe islands of Greece, his parents’ home land. Kondos has been an art professor for 30 years and the art gallery at Sacramento City College is named after him.

Shimo, born and raised in Shanghai, China, is a famous contemporary artist, and a national 1st Grade artist. He received his BA from the China People’s Liberation Army Arts Academy (Beijing) in 1983, and his MA from the Shanghai University Art Institute (Shanghai daxue meishu xueyuan) in 2003. He has studied with Jiangsu artist Liu Kansheng (b. 1910, a disciple of Shanghai master Zhang Daqian , 1899-1983), and the celebrated artist Zhang Dazhuang (1903-1980), a faculty member at the Shanghai Chinese Painting Academy. He is one of Asian most Since 2003, he has resided in Sacramento, California.

WHEN: Through Feb 25
Tu-Sat: 11am-3pm, or by appointment
Additional Reception: Feb18, 7-9pm Open to the Public, 6-7pm Members Only
WHERE: Blue Line Gallery, 405 Vernon Street, Roseville, CA

(pictured, Kondos' painting "Kalabaka Greece")



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Wednesday, February 1, 2012

KidsFirst Needs Your Nomination!


The KidsFirst 14th Annual Awards Luncheon is fast approaching and KidsFirst is asking community members to nominate individuals or organizations that have made extraordinary contributions to enrich the lives of children in the Sierra-Sacramento Region.

Please nominate someone who has gone above and beyond for children:
• An individual who impacts children and families through change and
leads by example
• An individual who spent a significant amount of time and is devoted
to activities or services that enrich the lives of children
• An individual who develops new programs and activities to help
children and families live a safe and healthy life

Please fax your nominations to
(916)774-2685 or Email to dmartin@kidsfirstnow.org
Deadline for Nominations is February 9, 2012

And remember to save the date for the awards luncheon!
WHEN: March 16
TIME: 11 AM – 1 PM
WHERE: Sun City Lincoln Hills, Orchard Creek Lodge



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Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Poetry Readings in El Dorado County!


Ever wish people still recited poetry? You're in luck because for the third year running, El Dorado County high school students are among thousands across the state interpreting, memorizing, and performing classical poetry for Poetry Out Loud, a competition run by the California Arts Council.

The competition build on the recent resurgence of poetry as an oral art form, as demonstrated by the slam poetry movement and the immense popularity of rap music among the nation's youth.
Area high schools that are recommitting to the program are Ponderosa, Golden Sierra, County Programs, Oak Ridge and Charter Community School’s Home Study Academies I and II.

The El Dorado County Poetry Out Loud finals will be held on Tuesday, February 7th, 7:00 p.m. at the Imagination Theater on the county fairgrounds. This event is free and open to the public, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.

Find out more info at www.poetryoutloud.org.



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Monday, January 30, 2012

Spring Classes Starting at Blue Line Gallery!


The Roseville Blue Line Gallery has a slew of fantastic spring classes for kids and youth (ages 2-13) from everything from clay ceramics to photography to printmaking.

Let them learn the best techniques from an animation model maker or have fun exploring techniques using wire and polymer clay beads among other materials and techniques.

Some begin as soon as Jan. 31 or Feb. 3!

Check out all the opportunities at rosevillearts.org





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Saturday, January 28, 2012

Couples Retreat in Zephyr Point

If you and your spouse are looking for a getaway to inspire and encourage your marriage... look not further than the Marriage Get--A-Away at Zephyr Point hosted by Joni and Friends of Sacramento.

Husbands and wives will have the opportunity to enjoy Christ-centered worship, teaching and a practical workshop that will address family life and issues related to life with a disability. Optional female and male counselors will provide opportunities to share your struggles with people who understand and live with similar challenges.

Many couples have been blessed, inspired, and make new friendships that will last a lifetime!

WHEN: May 26-28
SPEAKERS: Pastor Daren Laws with wife Tracy, and Jim Achilles




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Friday, January 27, 2012

Sacramento Museum Day Returns!


Mark your calendars for February 4 since 28 Sacramento area museums will offer free or half-priced admission all day. This will be the 14th Sacramento Museum Day and last year saw record-breaking attendance of more than 115,000 visitors!

Sacramento Museum Day event hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (with the last guests admitted at 4 p.m.).

And while shuttle busses will not be operating this year, several museums are within walking distance of each other and easily accessible via public transportation. Event coordinators suggest that guests plan to visit no more than two or three different museums on this day in order to allow adequate time to enjoy the experience and to travel between individual sites.

As an added treat on Sacramento Museum Day, free ice cream will be provided by Umpqua Bank volunteers (while supplies last) at three locations as follows: 10 a.m. at Fairytale Town, noon at the California State Railroad Museum and 2 p.m. at the Aerospace Museum of California.

This year the Sacramento Zoo is offering half price tickets at $5.50 for adults, $3.50 for children ages 2-11 and free for children under two; Fairytale Town is $2.25 for everyone and free for children under two years of age.

Get more info at www.sacmuseums.org (click on "Events"), or by calling the Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau at (916) 808-7777.



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Thursday, January 26, 2012

Calling all bakers: A sweet video contest!!


Love a sweet challenge? Cakegrrl.com is calling local bakers to enter a sweet video competition!

This year’s Cake War at the 10th Annual Sacramento Chef Challenge is “Battle Cupcakes,” and they're looking for three amateur contestants to duke it out against three cupcake pros!

They are inviting amateur baker’s from the Sacramento area to join the battle by creating a three to five minute video that shows them “why you and your cupcakes are the best!”

Submissions are accepted now through April 1, 2012. The following day, ten videos will be posted online, and the public will decide which lucky bakers have what it takes to compete live at the Sacramento Chef Challenge on Saturday, June 23, 2012.

The Rules are Simple:
-You must be 21 or older to compete.
-The Video must be 3-5 minutes long, uploaded to Youtube and submitted to Cakegrrl.com by April 1, 2012.
-Finalists will be notified by June 1st.
-The three finalists will create a themed cupcake display alongside professional bakers and in front of a live audience. Guests will sample the cupcakes and vote for their favorite!

They are looking for great bakers with amazing personalities, so now is the time to pull out all the stops!

Complete rules can be found at www.cakegrrl.com and www.chefevent.com.



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